West Indies head coach Daren Sammy says the game must allow the legal system to run its course after allegations of sexual assault were levelled at a current international. Speaking in Grenada, Sammy stressed that “justice must be served”, yet underlined the need for proper procedure before any conclusions are drawn.
Last week, Guyana’s Kaieteur News reported that several women had accused an unnamed West Indies cricketer of offences dating back to 2023. No formal charges have been laid, and the player has not been publicly identified.
“We’re all aware of what’s been going on in the media,” Sammy told reporters. “I’m very close to my players. I’ve had conversations with them, making sure their mental space is good.”
The 40-year-old former captain, appointed white-ball coach in May 2023 and handed the Test role earlier this year, reiterated the squad’s stance on accountability. “One thing I could say is that we believe in justice. We are a community that believes justice must be served. However, there’s a process. We will continue to support in whatever way we can to make sure that due process and the right system is followed. As a cricketing board, for me as the head coach, I want justice for everyone.”
Sammy also reminded observers that no criminal case is under way. “But as of now, it’s all allegations. And we know the justice system. You’ve got to wait for things to process the right way.”
Asked specifically about claims stretching back two years, he responded: “I’m not aware of that part of it.”
Whether Cricket West Indies should run its own inquiry remains unclear. Sammy declined to push the board in either direction. “I can’t answer to that,” he said. “I’m pretty sure they are doing all what they can to make sure, like I said, the right process is followed.”
A CWI spokesperson echoed that position: “Cricket West Indies has not received any communication or official information and is therefore unable to comment at this time.”
For now, the matter hangs over a side preparing for Australia’s visit later this month. Inside the camp, maintaining focus on cricket while supporting all parties involved has become Sammy’s immediate challenge—one he accepts will require transparency, empathy and, above all, patience.
